Christmas in the City

This year’s Christmas in the City Festival will take place on Sunday, November 22nd 2026 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM in Downtown Bessemer City.

VENDORS This year’s festival will include a variety of food and non-profit vendors!  We invite you to visit downtown vendors and businesses for your Christmas shopping!

ACTIVITIES Santa ClausSpecial Characters

PARADE We invite you for the 2025 Annual Christmas Parade!  This year’s parade will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 4:30 PM.  

TREE LIGHTING Capture the magic of the season in Downtown with our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to take place on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 pm or following the end of parade. Bring the family to enjoy caroling, fellowship, photos and fun.